Transsion is a brand present in a few regions only, but it makes amazing phones. One of them is the Tecno Camon 17 Pro, one of the best and most original phones in its price range. Is Tecno able to compete with other mainstream smartphone manufacturers? We think yes if we talk about budget phones like the Camon 17 Pro. And in order to demonstrate it, we decided to publish a specs comparison between two best-buys of the actual market. When it comes to budget phones, Realme and POCO are kings. That is why we chose the Realme 8 and the POCO M3 Pro 5G for this comparison.

Tecno Camon 17 Pro vs Realme 8 vs Xiaomi POCO M3 Pro 5G

Design

My favorite design in this trio is the one of the Realme 8, not only for the look but also because it has a thinner and lighter body, with a thickness of just 8 mm and a weight of 177 grams. Despite that, it has the same battery capacity as the Tecno Camon 17 Pro and the POCO M3 Pro 5G, and it is even more compact thanks to its smaller display, so it is the best for one-handed users. Last but not least, it has an in-display fingerprint reader.

Display

If you need the best display, go for the Realme 8 without thinking twice. Only the Realme 8 is equipped with an AMOLED display, that is why it is able to show more brilliant colors and deep blacks. Further, as said above, it has an in-display fingerprint reader making the authentication more comfortable. And it is not all, as the Realme 8 comes with the HDR10 certification improving the image quality on the streaming platforms and it has a very high peak brightness (it goes up to 1000 nits). Tecno Camon 17 Pro has a very wide display, but it is an IPS panel so the image quality is inferior. The POCO M3 Pro 5G sits in the middle with its 6.5-inch display, but still an IPS panel.

Hardware/Software

The most powerful hardware belongs to the POCO M3 Pro 5G. First of all, it is the only one supporting the 5G connectivity. Further, it has a processor built at 7 nm, a better production process compared to the 12 nm of the Helio G95. Last but not least, the Dimensity 700 is stronger than the Helio G95. On the other hand, you can get more RAM with the Tecno Camon 17 Pro: up to 8 GB. But it lacks 5G support and it has an inferior chipset, especially in terms of power management. All the phones run Android 11.

Camera

The most advanced rear cameras come with Tecno Camon 17 Pro and Realme 8. They have a 64 MP main camera, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a pair of 2 MP cameras for macros and depth calculation. The Tecno Camon 17 Pro adds a much better 48 MP front camera including dual LED flash.

Battery

The battery capacity is the same for each device, but the Realme 8 should provide a longer battery life because of its AMOLED display. Further, it comes with a faster 30W charging technology.

Tecno Camon 17 Pro vs Realme 8 vs Xiaomi POCO M3 Pro 5G: Price

Tecno Camon 17 Pro costs Rs. 16,999 / $233, Realme 8 starts from the same price, and POCO M3 Pro starts from Rs. 14,499 / $200. POCO M3 Pro 5G has a higher value for money, but Realme 8 wins the comparison due to its AMOLED display. However, if you do not mind about it, you could find Tecno Camon 17 Pro better due to its amazing front camera.

• Read More: TECNO CAMON 17, 17 Pro launched in India with 90Hz displays and MediaTek chips

Tecno Camon 17 Pro vs Realme 8 vs Xiaomi POCO M3 Pro 5G: PRO and CONS

Tecno Camon 17 Pro

PROS

• Great front camera
• Wider display
• Front-facing LED flash
• Good memory configurations
• Dual speakers

CONS

• No 5G

Realme 8

PROS

• Great camera
• AMOLED display
• HDR10
• Faster charging
• Thinner and lighter

CONS

• No 5G

Xiaomi POCO M3 Pro 5G

PROS

• IR blaster
• 5G
• Better chipset
• Very affordable to be a 5G phone

CONS

• Inferior cameras

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Tecno is a brand that serves just two areas (Africa and South Asia) but it is still one of the biggest players in the smartphone market as it belongs to the Transsion Holdings group and it sells a lot of devices. The latest handsets launched by Tecno are the Tecno Camon 17 and the Camon 17 Pro. Two devices belonging to the budget segment which, despite being two variants of the same lineup, have a lot of differences. This comparison will help you to understand which differences are we talking about and which phone should you choose depending on your actual needs. If you are interested, go ahead with the specs comparison between Tecno Camon 17 and Camon 17 Pro.

Tecno Camon 17 vs Tecno Camon 17 Pro

Design

First of all, Tecno Camon 17 and Camon 17 Pro differ in their design. I personally prefer the vanilla version (despite it is more affordable) because it is more compact and it has a less invasive camera module. Another important difference is the punch hole which is placed on the top left corner in the vanilla version and at the center in the Pro version. On the other hand, Tecno Camon 17 Pro has a fingerprint reader in a better position: it is side-mounted instead of rear-mounted. On both the phones, the power key, and the volume keys are placed on the right side. The handsets are built with polycarbonate like most of the budget phones out there.

Display

The display is one of the most important differences between Tecno Camon 17 and Camon 17 Pro. On the Pro variant, there is a wider panel with a diagonal of 6.8 inches, while the vanilla version has just 6.6 inches. Even the resolution is different: HD+ with 720p on the former and Full HD+ with 1080p on the latter. Both the phones come with an IPS panel sporting a 90 Hz refresh rate, but the Pro variant has slightly higher brightness, so it is more visible under sunlight. It also comes with a higher screen to body ratio.

Specs & Software

Unfortunately, none of these devices supports the 5G connectivity, but this is an advantage for those who want to save money as these phones are very affordable. The Tecno Camon 17 is equipped with a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset, 128 GB of internal storage, and up to 6 GB of RAM. With the Tecno Camon 17 Pro, you can get a stronger MediaTek Helio G95 SoC, up to 8 GB of RAM, and a whopping 256 GB of native storage. The Helio G95 is more powerful than Helio G85, but in each case, we are talking about midrange processors. Despite belonging to an inferior segment, the Helio G95 is very close to the Dimensity 800U in terms of performance. The only important difference between Helio G85 and G95 is the 5G support.

Camera

The Tecno Camon 17 has a typical 48 MP triple camera including a 48 MP main sensor and a pair of 2 MP lenses for macros and depth calculation. Tecno Camon 17 Pro is definitely more impressive with a quad camera including a 64 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide sensor, and two additional sensors with 2 MP resolution. But what leaves everyone astonished is the front camera: with a 48 MP resolution, it is definitely one of the most advanced front cameras out there and it is able to provide a very high level of detail.

• Read More: TECNO CAMON 17, 17 Pro launched in India with 90Hz displays and MediaTek chips

Battery

The Tecno Camon 17 and the Camon 17 Pro pack the same battery with a capacity of 5000 mAh, but the vanilla version is able to last more on a single charge because its display is smaller and comes with a lower resolution. Both the phones support fast charging, but the Pro variant comes with a faster charging technology (the power is 33W).

Price

The starting price tag of Tecno Camon 17 roughly translates into €160/$190, while Tecno Camon 17 Pro starts from €280/$330. There is a big difference between their prices, but we can tell you the same about their specifications. The Pro variant is another planet and it is superior in almost every aspect, with the exception of the battery life. It has a better display, better cameras, and even better hardware.

Tecno Camon 17 vs Tecno Camon 17 Pro: PRO and CONS

Tecno Camon 17

PRO

• Very affordable
• More compact
• Very long battery life

CONS

• Inferior chipset
• Inferior cameras

Tecno Camon 17 Pro

PRO

• Wider display
• Superior hardware
• Better rear cameras
• Amazing front camera
• Faster charging
• Stereo speakers

CONS

• Price

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TECNO has officially debuted the TECNO CAMON 17 series in India. The brand has introduced two models for the country, namely TECNO CAMON 17 and TECNO CAMON 17 Pro. These phones offer high refresh rate displays, MediaTek chipsets, high-resolution cameras, and large batteries.

TECNO CAMON 17 Pro

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TECNO CAMON 17, 17 Pro Specifications and Features

The TECNO 17 sports a 6.6-inch punch-hole LCD panel with a resolution of  720 x 1600 pixels, 267 PPI, and a 90Hz refresh rate. The screen has 450 nits peak brightness and a 90% screen-to-body ratio.

Whereas, the TECNO 17 Pro flaunts a slightly larger 6.8inch punch-hole LCD panel with a better resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels (FHD+), 395 PPI, and a 90Hz refresh rate. The display is even brighter at 500 nits peak brightness but has a lower 82% screen-to-body ratio.

Talking about the silicon, the vanilla model features a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, while the Pro variant comes with a MediaTek Helio G95 SoC. Both feature 128GB internal storage in India. However, the latter phone arrives with 8GB RAM as opposed to 6GB RAM on the former.

As far as optics are concerned, the CAMON 17 houses a 48MP (wide) + 2MP (depth) +  QVGA sensor (AI) triple camera setup on the back and a 16MP selfie camera. On the other hand, the CAMON 17 Pro sports a quad-camera setup on the rear consisting of a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide unit, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP monochrome sensor. For selfies and video calls, the handset uses a 48MP snapper.

TECNO CAMON 17

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On the connectivity front, the duo supports dual-SIM, 4G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Interestingly, the vanilla version flaunts a MicroUSB port instead of a USB Typ-C port like the Pro version. They come with a MicroSD card slot and essential sensors like a fingerprint sensor, an ambient light sensor, an accelerometer, and a proximity sensor. Additionally, the Pro gets a compass a well as stereo speakers.

Last but not least, the TECNO CAMON 17 and TECNO CAMON 17 Pro run HiOS 7.6 based on Android 11 and are backed by a 5,000mAh battery. The former is limited to 18W charging, whereas the latter supports 33W fast charging.

TECNO CAMON 17, 17 Pro Price and Availability in India

The TECNO CAMON 17 series will retail for the following price tags in India.

• TECNO CAMON 17

  • 6GB + 128GB – ₹12,999
  • Colors – Frost Silver, Spruce Green, Magnet Black

• TECNO CAMON 17 Pro

  • 8GB + 128GB – ₹16,999
  • Colors – Arctic Down

These smartphones will go on sale from July 26 on Amazon India. The retailer will be offering a 10% instant discount on HDFC Bank debit/credit cards and EMI.

Last but not least, customers buying the TECNO CAMON 17 Pro will get a pair of TECNO Ear Buds 1 as a freebie.

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Recently, a new listing on Amazon India revealed that the upcoming Tecno Camon 17 series will launch soon in India. The series will be first available in the Prime Day sale on July 26. Considering this, netizens assumed the smartphone series would launch on the same day. But Tecno India has officially confirmed July 15 as the launch date of the Tecno Camon 17 series.

For those who are unaware, the series was launched back in April in a few markets, including Kenya. Now, the series will launch in India with the same specs as the global models with sales kicking off from July 26.

The clearest selfie camera, an ultra pro video camera and gleam aesthetics design, it's got it all. CAMON 17 Series is almost here. Time To Stand Out from the crowd!
Launching on 15th July only on @amazonIN
Check it out now: https://t.co/ONCuEOHMF6#TECNO #CAMON17 pic.twitter.com/yXgXWGdDEZ

— TecnoMobileInd (@TecnoMobileInd) July 12, 2021

The Tecno Camon 17 series will feature two phones – Tecno Camon 17 and Tecno Camon 17 Pro. The former is expected to land in India under the ₹15,000 price range, whereas, the latter is touted to arrive between ₹15,000 to ₹20,000 price range.

Tecno Camon 17 and Camon 17 Pro Specifications

The Camon 17 comes with a 6.6-inch LCD display with an HD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. On the other hand, the Pro model sports a 6.8-inch FHD+ LCD display with the same 90Hz refresh rate. Both phones boast a single camera at the front, with a 48MP sensor on the Pro and a 16MP snapper on the vanilla model.

There is a quad-rear camera system on the Camon 17 Pro with a 64MP primary lens, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, and two 2MP units for bokeh and monochrome shots. The vanilla Camon 17 has a triple rear camera system with a 48MP main lens, a 2MP bokeh lens, and lastly, an AI sensor.

At the helm, there is a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC on the Camon 17 paired with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The Pro is powered by the Helio G95 chipset, paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The phones pack a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support on the vanilla and a 33W quick charging support on the Pro.

Both phones have a dedicated fingerprint scanner for added security. The Pro rocks it on the side, whereas, the Camon 17 has it at the rear.

Read our Tecno Camon 17 Pro review here.

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Tecno recently launched the Spark 7 series of smartphones in India. Now, the company is gearing up for the release of the Camon 17 series as well, which has been listed on Amazon India.

The upcoming series includes the Camon 17 and Camon 17 Pro, with the Amazon India listing already being live at the moment. Although, the listing only showcases certain details regarding the device and states that it will be launching soon. For those unaware, the lineup  will be exclusive to the e-commerce platform and will be available during the upcoming Amazon Prime Day sales. As of right now, the series is already available in certain markets, so we do have specifications of the devices.

The Camon 17 Pro will sport a 6.8 inch FHD+ LED display that supports 90Hz refresh rate and 500 nits peak brightness. On the front, it houses a 48 megapixel punch hole selfie shooter while the rear features a 64 megapixel primary shooter, paired with an 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens and an additional pair of 2 megapixel sensors. Under the hood, the MediaTek Helio G95 SoC runs the device along with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The device is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack that supports 25W fast charging and runs HiOS custom skin over Android 11.

Talking about the base variant, the Camon 17 sports a slightly smaller 6.5 inch HD+ LCD display that also supports 90Hz refresh rate as well. The front houses a 16 megapixel punch hole selfie shooter while the rear has a 48 megapixel triple camera module, with a 16 megapixel ultra wide angle lens and another 2 megapixel sensor. This model will be powered by a Helio G85 SoC with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It is also powered by a 5,000mAh battery pack but supports just 18W fast charging.

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TECNO recently launched its new smartphone in the market called the TECNO CAMON 17 Pro. The company has focused on selfies as well as a powerful performance by including a large 48MP camera at the front along with a Helio G95 chipset for decent processing power. Let’s take a closer look at this device. 

TECNO CAMON 17 Pro Hands-on review: Design

The TECNO CAMON 17 Pro features a standard 2021 design featuring a punch-hole selfie shooter upfront and a rectangular camera module at the back. While the design looks plain, there’s a gentle texture to it, and combined with the soft curves and the rounded corners, the overall design looks pretty elegant for a device in its price range. 

When compared to its previous generation, the TECNO CAMON 17 Pro brings a side mounted fingerprint sensor. This ensures that the back remains clean while ensuring a fast fingerprint unlocking experience. 

On the front, you get a pretty good 6.8-inch IPS display with 90Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling. You also get a dedicated headphone jack along with a Type-C port for connectivity. 

TECNO CAMON 17 Pro Hands-on review: Hardware & Software

The CAMON 17 Pro comes with a pretty powerful Helio G95 chip, unlike the CAMON 17 which has the G85. You also get up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. This ensures that the phone can handle any task that you throw at it, including mobile games like PUBG.

You also get a large 5000mAh battery inside which will ensure long battery life. The charger isn’t the fastest we’ve seen, but at 33W it does a decent job at filling up this large battery quickly. 

As for software, the phone features the HiOS 7.6 based on Android 11. 

TECNO CAMON 17 Pro Hands-on review: Camera

The quad-camera module featuring a 64MP shooter protrudes a bit from the body. But most of you won’t have an issue with this design, considering the camera is quite capable. The other three cameras include an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, a 2MP depth sensor, and another 2MP monochrome sensor. 

The camera hardware is pretty good for a $300 smartphone, but what makes it interesting is the new AI-powered photo and videography features. You get SuperNight mode for brighter and clearer low-light images (unfortunately, its not available for the wide-angle camera). There are other modes such as time-lapse, slow motion, and even a film mode with custom video templates like street, party, performance, sport etc. These templates along with other features can help you to create cool-looking videos with minimal effort.

As for the front camera, the 48MP shooter ensures that you get clear and high-resolution selfies. Take a look at the samples below to see the performance of its camera.

Main Camera Samples

Verdict

Overall, the TECNO CAMON 17 Pro is a well-balanced device in its price segment. The 48MP front and 64MP rear cameras ensure that you get a good camera experience, while the Helio G95 chip ensures that the phone is powerful enough to handle everyday tasks, including gaming.

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Transsion brand TECNO has unveiled two more devices in the TECNO CAMON 17 series, namely TECNO CAMON 17 Pro and TECNO CAMON 17P. These two handsets have landed in both Nigeria and Kenya simultaneously. Additionally, Nigeria also gets the TECNO CAMON 17, which made its global debut in Kenya late last month.

TECNO CAMON 17P / CAMON 17 Pro Specifications and Features

The newly launched TECNO CAMON 17P and TECNO CAMON 17 Pro flaunt a 6.8-inch IPS LCD panel with a resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels (FHD+), 395 PPI, 500 nits peak brightness, centered punch-hole, and 82% screen-to-body ratio. As an added bonus, the display of the Pro model also has a 90Hz refresh rate.

Further, the CAMON 17P is powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC coupled with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. Whereas, the CAMON 17 Pro features a MediaTek Helio G95 chipset paired with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage.

TECNO CAMON 17P

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Talking about cameras, both the devices sport a vertically-aligned quad-camera setup on the back with quad-LED flash. The CAMON 17P’s camera array includes a 64MP primary shooter, a 2MP macro snapper, a 2MP depth sensor, and an AI lens.  On the other hand, the CAMON 17 Pro’s camera setup consists of a 64MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide unit, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP monochrome sensor.

As far as selfies and video calls are concerned, the former has a 16MP snapper as opposed to a 48MP shooter on the latter. However, both of them come with dual-LED flash on the front.

On the connectivity front, the duo supports dual-SIM, 4G, WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS. Other features include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 3.5mm headphone jack, MicroSD card slot, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass, and proximity sensor. The CAMON 17 Pro also has stereo speakers.

TECNO CAMON 17 Pro

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Both of them are backed by a 5,000mAh battery and run HiOS 7.6 based on Android 11. But the CAMON 17P only supports 18W charging instead of 25W fast charging like the CAMON 17 Pro.

Last but not least, the TECNO CAMON 17P measures 168.67 x 76.44 x 8.82mm in dimensions and comes in three colors (Frost Silver, Magnet Black, Spruce Green). Whereas, the TECNO CAMON 17 Pro measures 168.89 x 76.98 x 8.95mm in dimensions and can be bought in two colors (Dream Silver, Malibu Blue).

TECNO CAMON 17P / CAMON 17 Pro Price and Availability

The TECNO CAMON 17P and TECNO CAMOM 17 Pro will retail for the following price tags in Nigeria.

• TECNO CAMON 17P
  • 6GB + 128GB – ₦97,000 ($236)
• TECNO CAMON 17 Pro
  • 8GB + 256GB – ₦130,000 ($317)

Unfortunately, the company is yet to reveal the price for Kenya, as per GizmoAfrica and official social handles.

Additionally, as we mentioned in the beginning, the brand also launched the vanilla TECNO CAMON 17 in Nigeria priced at ₦75,000 ($183). This phone costs KSh 18,899 ($178) in Kenya.

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